Efficacy and Safety of Common Ingredients in Aphrodisiacs Used for Erectile Dysfunction: A Review

摘要: Abstract Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to attain or sustain an erection for sexual intercourse. Affected men endorse difficulties with intimacy and feelings of guilt shame. Although medical treatments are available, patients reluctant discuss ED physicians often use dietary supplements attempt treat their ED. As such, there a need better understand effects ingredients used in nutraceuticals treatment. Objectives To summarize literature on efficacy safety most common supplements. Methods 10 were reviewed using PubMed-indexed assess treating Key findings summarized include historical use, active ingredients, prior animal studies, human toxicity. Results Nutraceuticals treatment variety ingredients. L-arginine safe supplement clinical data supporting improved erectile function, limited exist other Conclusion Despite growing dysfunction, remain poorly studied, demonstrating individual Further study required definitively determine Srivatsav A, Balasubramanian Pathak UI, et al. Efficacy Safety Common Ingredients Aphrodisiacs Used Dysfunction: A Review. J Sex Med 2020;8:431–442.